Community Health Navigator: SUD Outreach & MAT Access

Ross County Community Action Commission, Inc.; Chillicothe (OH); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ross County Community Action Commission, Inc. seeks a Community Health Navigator to outreach to individuals with substance use disorders, including the homeless, to improve access to healthcare, behavioral health, housing and essential resources.

The role builds trusted relationships, links clients to MAT and community resources, maintains confidential records, and supports data entry for program reporting, including collaboration with local health partners.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in social services.
• Must have a valid Driver License.
• CDCA or Peer Support certification is preferred.
• Must pass a Drug Screen and Background Checks.

Responsabilités

• Works in the community and at the Community Resource Center to build trusting relationships with individuals with opioid use disorder and/or substance use disorder to ensure they have the tools to address barriers to seeking care.
• Provide resources and information to support individuals in accessing and maintaining treatment.
• Ensure individuals have access to all forms of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Distribute harm reduction materials including but not limited to naloxone and fentanyl testing strips.
• Observe all rules of confidentiality relating to clinical information and treatment within the agency and when communicating with external agencies or individuals.
• Maintain records and documentation of interactions, services and materials provided and report in the assigned reporting mechanism.
• Actively identify and support linkages to community resources that support the clients’ goals and interests.
• Link clients to appropriate professional resources when needed.
• Identify barriers to full participation in community resources and develop strategies to overcome identified barriers.
• Maintain contact with individuals to ensure their ongoing success and to provide re-engagement support if needed.
• Attend all assigned meetings and required trainings with Ross County Health District, Paint Valley ADAMH, and regularly scheduled monthly meetings including Continuum of Care and Hope Partnership Project.
• Use computer skills and software to enter and manage program data.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Record keeping

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Description du poste

Ross County Community Action Commission, Inc. seeks a Community Health Navigator to outreach to individuals with substance use disorders, including the homeless, to improve access to healthcare, behavioral health, housing and essential resources.

The role builds trusted relationships, links clients to MAT and community resources, maintains confidential records, and supports data entry for program reporting, including collaboration with local health partners.